Keysight Technologies M9169E Startup And Service Manual

Keysight M9168C/68E/69E

PXI Programmable Step

Attenuator Module

Startup and

Service Guide

M9168C/68E/69E Startup and Service Guide I

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Notices

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Manual Part Number

M9168-90001

Edition

Edition 3, March 2015

Printed in Malaysia

Published by Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies Sdn. Bhd.

Phase 3 Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone

Bayan Lepas, Penang 11900 Malaysia

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Restricted Rights Legend

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no greater than Limited Rights as defined in

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applicable in any technical data.

Regulatory Compliance

This product has been designed and tested

in accordance with accepted industry stan-

dards, and has been supplied in a safe con-

dition. To review the Declaration of

Conformity, go to

http://regulations.products.keysight.com/

DoC/search.htm.

Safety Notices

CAUTION

A CAUTION notice denotes a haz-

ard. It calls attention to an operat-

ing procedure, practice, or the like

that, if not correctly performed or

adhered to, could result in damage

to the product or loss of important

data. Do not proceed beyond a

CAUTION notice until the indicated

conditions are fully understood and

met.

WARNING

A WARNING notice denotes a

hazard. It calls attention to an

operating procedure, practice, or

the like that, if not correctly per-

formed or adhered to, could result

in personal injury or death. Do not

proceed beyond a WARNING

notice until the indicated condi-

tions are fully understood and

met.

Sales and Technical Support

To contact Keysight for sales and technical

support, refer to the "support" links on the

following Keysight Web resources:

•www.keysight.com/find/PXIattenuator

(product-specific information and

support, software and documentation

updates)

•www.keysight.com/find/assist

(worldwide contact information for

repair and service)

Information on preventing damage to your

Keysight equipment can be found at

www.keysight.com/find/tips.

Trademark Acknowledgements

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and

DirectX are trademarks or registered trade-

marks of Microsoft Corporation.

Itanium is a trademark or registered trade-

mark of Intel Corporation.

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General Safety Information

The following safety precautions should be observed before using this

product and any associated instrumentation.

This product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize

shock hazards and are familiar with the safety precautions required to

avoid any possible injury. Read and follow all installation, operation, and

maintenance information carefully before using this product. Refer to the

user documentation for complete product specifications.

The types of product users are:

•Responsible body who is the individual or group responsible for the

use and maintenance of equipment, for ensuring that the equipment is

operated within its specifications and operating limits, and for

ensuring that operators are adequately trained.

•Operators who use the product for its intended function. They must be

trained in electrical safety procedures and proper use of the

instrument. They must be protected from electric shock and contact

with hazardous live circuits.

•Maintenance personnel who perform routine procedures on the

product to keep it operating properly (for example, setting the line

voltage or replacing consumable materials). Maintenance procedures

are described in the user documentation. The procedures explicitly

state if the operator may perform them. Otherwise, they should be

performed only by service personnel.

•Service personnel who are trained to work on live circuits, perform

safe installations, and repair products. Only properly trained service

personnel may perform installation and service procedures.

Keysight products are designed for use with electrical signals that are

rated Measurement Category I and Measurement Category II, as described

in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard IEC

60664. Most measurement, control, and data I/O signals are rated

Measurement Category I and must not be directly connected to mains

WARNING

If this product is not used as specified, the protection provided by the

equipment could be impaired. This product must be used in a normal

condition (in which all means for protection are intact) only.

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voltage or to voltage sources with high transient over-voltages.

Measurement Category II connections require protection for high transient

over-voltages often associated with local AC mains connections. Assume

all measurement, control, and data I/O connections are for connection to

Category I sources unless otherwise marked or described in the user

documentation.

Exercise extreme caution when a shock hazard is present. Lethal voltage

may be present on cable connector jacks or test fixtures. The American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) states that a shock hazard exists

when voltage levels greater than 30 Vrms, 42.4 Vpeak, or 60 VDC are

present. A good safety practice is to expect that hazardous voltage is

present in any unknown circuit before measuring.

Operators of this product must be protected from electric shock at all

times. The responsible body must ensure that operators are prevented

access and/or insulated from every connection point. In some cases,

connections must be exposed to potential human contact. Product

operators in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves

from the risk of electric shock. If the circuit is capable of operating at or

above 1000 V, no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed.

Do not connect switching cards directly to unlimited power circuits. They

are intended to be used with impedance-limited sources. NEVER connect

switching cards directly to AC mains. When connecting sources to

switching cards, install protective devices to limit fault current and voltage

to the card.

Before operating an instrument, ensure that the line cord is connected to a

properly-grounded power receptacle. Inspect the connecting cables, test

leads, and jumpers for possible wear, cracks, or breaks before each use.

When installing equipment where access to the main power cord is

restricted, such as rack mounting, a separate main input power disconnect

device must be provided in close proximity to the equipment and within

easy reach of the operator.

For maximum safety, do not touch the product, test cables, or any other

instruments while power is applied to the circuit-under-test. ALWAYS

remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors

before connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers, installing or

removing switching cards, or making internal changes, such as installing

or removing jumpers.

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Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common

side of the circuit-under-test or power line (earth) ground. Always make

measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry, insulated surface

capable of withstanding the voltage being measured.

The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its

specifications and operating instructions, or the safety of the equipment

may be impaired.

Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and

accessories, as defined in the specifications and operating information,

and as shown on the instrument or test fixture panels, or switching card.

When fuses are used in a product, replace with the same type and rating

for continued protection against fire hazard.

Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for

measuring circuits, NOT as safety earth ground connections.

If you are using a test fixture, keep the lid closed while power is applied to

the device-under-test. Safe operation requires the use of a lid interlock.

Instrumentation and accessories shall not be connected to humans.

Before performing any maintenance, disconnect the line cord and all test

cables.

To maintain protection from electric shock and fire, replacement

components in mains circuits – including the power transformer, test

leads, and input jacks – must be purchased from Keysight. Standard fuses

with applicable national safety approvals may be used if the rating and

type are the same. Other components that are not safety-related may be

purchased from other suppliers as long as they are equivalent to the

original component (note that selected parts should be purchased only

through Keysight to maintain accuracy and functionality of the product). If

you are unsure about the applicability of a replacement component, call a

Keysight office for information.

WARNING

No operator serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified

personnel. To prevent electric shock, do not remove covers.

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Front and Rear Panel Symbols

The CE mark shows that the product complies with all the relevant European

Legal Directives.

This symbol indicates that this is an Industrial Scientific and Medical Group 1

Class A product.

ICES/NMB-001 indicates that this ISM device complies with Canadian

ICES-001.

Cet appareill ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada.

The C-Tick mark is a registered trademark of the Spectrum Management Agency

of Australia. This signifies compliance with the Australian EMC Framework

Regulations under the terms of the Radio Communications Act of 1992.

This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic

equipment, mandated under EU law as of August 13, 2005. All electrical and

electronic equipment are required to be separated from normal waste for

disposal (Reference WEEE Directive, 2002/96/EC).

This symbol indicates the time period during which no hazardous or toxic

substance elements are expected to leak or deteriorate during normal use. Forty

years is the expected useful life of the product.

This symbol indicates that PXI is a U.S. registered trademark of the PXI System

Alliance.

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Cleaning Precautions

WARNING

To prevent electric shock, disconnect the instrument from mains before

cleaning. Use a dry cloth or one slightly dampened with water to clean

the external case parts. Do not attempt to clean internally. To clean the

connectors, use alcohol in a well-ventilated area. Allow all residual

alcohol moisture to evaporate, and the fumes to dissipate prior to

energizing the instrument.

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M9168C/68E/69E Startup and Service Guide IX

Contents

1Getting Started

Introduction 2

Related documentation

This Startup and Service Guide, and the documentation

listed below, can be found on the product CD that is shipped

with the product. They are also available at

http://www.keysight.com/find/PXIattenuator.

•Help system for the Keysight M9168C/68E/69E PXI

Programmable Step Attenuator Module Soft Front Panel

•Help systems for the Keysight M9168C/68E/69E PXI

Programmable Step Attenuator Module device drivers

(IVI- C and IVI- COM, and LabVIEW G)

•Keysight M9168C/68E/69E PXI Programmable Step

Attenuator Module Specifications

Getting Started 1

M9168C/68E/69E Startup and Service Guide 3

Step 1: Unpack and Inspect the M9168C/68E/69E

ESD

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy

electronic components. All work on electronic assemblies

should be performed at a static- safe work station.

Two types of ESD protection are listed below. Purchase

acceptable ESD accessories from your local supplier.

•Conductive table- mat and wrist- strap combination

•Conductive floor- mat and heel- strap combination

Both types, when used together, provide a significant level of

ESD protection. Of the two, only the table- mat and

wrist- strap combination provides adequate ESD protection

when used alone. To ensure user safety, static- safe

accessories must provide at least 1 MΩ of isolation

from ground.

CAUTION

The M9168C/68E/69E is shipped in materials that prevent static

damage to the module. The module should only be removed from the

packaging in an anti-static area ensuring that correct anti-static

precautions are taken. Store all modules in anti-static envelopes when

not in use.

WARNING

These techniques for a static-safe work station should not be used

when working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than

500 volts.

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1Getting Started

Inspect for damage

After unpacking the M9168C/68E/69E, carefully inspect the

module for any shipping damage. Report any damage to the

shipping agent immediately, as such damage is not covered

by the warranty (warranty information can be found at the

beginning of this manual).

Return for service

Should it become necessary to return the M9168C/68E/69E

for repair or service, follow these steps:

1Review the warranty information shipped with your

module.

2Contact Keysight to obtain a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) and return address. If you need

assistance in finding Keysight contact information, go to

www.keysight.com/find/assist (worldwide contact

information for repair and service) or refer to the Support

information on the product Web page at

www.keysight.com/find/PXIattenuator.

3Write the following information on a tag and attach it to

the malfunctioning module.

•Name and address of owner. A P.O. box is not

acceptable as a return address.

•Product model number (for example, M9168C/68E/69E)

CAUTION

To avoid damage when handling a module, do not touch the exposed

connector pins.

NOTE

Information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can be

found at www.keysight.com/find/tips.

Getting Started 1

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•Product serial number (for example, MYXXXXXXXX).

The serial number label is located on the side panel of

the module. The serial number can also be viewed from

the Soft Front Panel interface, but only after the

software is installed.

•Description of failure or service required

4Carefully pack the module in its original ESD bag and

packing carton. If the original carton is not available, use

bubble wrap or packing peanuts and place the module in

a sealed container and mark the container as "FRAGILE".

5On the shipping label, write ATTENTION REPAIR

DEPARTMENT and the RMA number.

NOTE

If any correspondence is required, refer to the product by serial number

and model number.

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1Getting Started

Step 2: Verify M9168C/68E/69E Shipment Contents

The following items are included with your M9168C/68E/69E

order:

•Keysight M9168C/68E/69E Product Software and

Information CD (M9168- 10001), which contains software,

drivers, and printed product documentation in the PDF

format

•Keysight IO Libraries Suite CD (E2094- 60003)

•Test data CD:

•M9168C: Test data CD (M9168- 10002)

•M9168E: Test data CD (M9168- 90004)

•M9169E: Test data CD (M9169- 90006)

•This manual (M9168C/68E/69E Startup and Service

Guide) in hard copy

•Certificate of Calibration

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